Frozen chickens security tagged to deter shoplifters

When even the cheapest chickens are security tagged to stop shoplifters stealing them then we really must be in an economic trough. This news in the same week that Gordon Brown tells us that Brits must stop...

Canada: Deciphering Harper's crime bill

OpinionBarry Artiste, Now Public Contributor Opposition Liberals have repeatedly tried to stop this Crime Bill coming into Law, and fearing Prime Minister's Harpers Conservatives threats of calling a general...

Oxfordshire celebrates 1000 years with flames

From a Canadian standpoint, this story is flummoxing: my hometown recently celebrated it's 100th birthday. Oxfordshire is a young 1000. It could probably teach my town a thing or two... "Oxford's showpiece Broad...

Iran allows rare peek at sensitive nuclear site

"Iran allows rare peek at sensitive nuclear site Isfahan, Iran 04 February 2007 10:32 Nothing seems extraordinary on the quiet provincial road outside the ancient Iranian city of Isfahan. Then suddenly, nestling beneath the mountains, a tall chimney emerges flanked by an...

Mass Protest Across Australia

About 250,000 unionists and supporters across Australia protested yesterday against the Howard government’s WorkChoices industrial laws. Union organisers estimated that 60,000 workers participated in Melbourne,...

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